 |
  SCANS OF TWO MAGAZINE ARTICLES
In the run-up to the 100 Club Gig these scans are THE BEAT - August 2009 and from the Polish Magazine TERAZ ROCK.
Obviously you'll need to read Polish to understand the latter, though there is some very interesting news contained in The Beat article.
Read/Save the Scans Here
|
|  |
 |
PAUL FENTON ON THE JOHNNIE WALKER SHOW
If you missed it on the day and didn't 'catch it' on 'replay' don't worry, you can listen to on site Here! The programme was two hours long and turned out to be a great show peppered as it was all the way through with Marc tunes and mentions :-) The main 'Marc-related stuff' was in several parts, which Kev has edited, together for your enjoyment. Note the lovely 'plug' for the 100 Club event & check out Paul's Very Generous public announcement that the band's profit will be going to TAG funds to allow us to continue to care for & improve Marc's Rock Shrine. :-) |
| |
| |
ROSE FUND PLAQUES
I mentioned a while ago that this was almost finished. It has now been completed, but with the resession, September and then Rexmas all of which will be a drain on everyone's pockets we have postponed the 'launch' of the fund raising plaques until the Spring 2010. This will give everyone a fairer oportunity to order one and get a Low Number than if we were to launch the plaques now, when many people who would like one might miss out. Stay tuned for the launch in the Spring. More info on the Rose Here |
| |
| |
MARC'S ROCK SHRINE - MORE WORLDWIDE ATTENTION
Marc's Rock Shrine makes it into an American 'London Guide Book' by the 'Not for Tourists' (for you not them) Series. Check out their web site:- http://notfortourists.com. It is listed in the 'Landmarks' Section as:-
Bolan Rock Shrine
Address: Queen's Ride, Putney, London, SW13
Memorial shrine where 70s rock star Marc Bolan died.
We don't get commission from these people, but if you are in the US and want this book then use this link to buy it for $10.00. If you are outside the US you might not want to pay the $17 extra for international shipping. Though is anyone does buy this book we'd like a scan of 'our page' (pretty please?).
It is always gratifying to know the Ten Years of Hard Work we (TAG) have put in at the place are now paying dividends - not in a financial sense, but in the 'feel good factor' way! - After all, lets take a moment to remember that in 1995 in a glossy monthly UK magazine it was described as "More shit-hole than shrine" and in 1999 the Tree was given "less than three years to live". If this sounds like blowing our own trumpet. Well Yes, just occasionally we need to remind people who have forgotten the Tree was ever in danger! |
| |
| |
TRIP BACK DOWN MY MEMORY LANE
To the time when I lived in London and one "Steve Treatment" used to steal my make-up (or rather he'd dip into the make-up bag and sit there putting it on). An article about Steve Treatment with many Marc Bolan & T-Rex name-checks. Read it Here (outside link opens in a new window as there is a video included). |
| |
| |
MARC IN THE NEWS
Just proving Marc's influences ...
Marilyn Manson back on the road: Australian Article "There has been no real villain in your wake. People only notice train wrecks or disasters -- people getting arrested. I grew up being inspired by Jim Morrison, John Lennon, Lou Reed, David Bowie, Marc Bolan, Alice Cooper -- people not only doing things to be controversial but also making changes in the world. I've always been a sceptic that one person or a song can change the world. But then look at George Bush -- he's one person who f---ed a lot of things in the world up. So I started looking at things differently making this record. I voted for the first time."
Read the article online here:- http://www.news.com.au
Playing the Building: David Byrne at the Roundhouse "David Byrne is turning one of the UK's most intriguing music venues into an instrument in his installation 'Playing The Building'. Tim Burrows looks back at the building's history. The venue was no state of the art affair. 'A tip,' is how Floyd drummer Nick Mason fondly remembered the venue's early days. 'It was the sloppiest operation in the world,' says John Morris, the New Yorker responsible for opening the Rainbow Theatre, the rock venue in Finsbury park that hosted gigs by the Who, David Bowie and the Clash throughout the 1970s. 'My foot went through the floor of the balcony when I was at a Marc Bolan show there.'
Read the article online here:-
www.telegraph.co.uk
'LABOUR IN WANDSWORTH' Did you know? 1970's Glam-Rocker Marc Bolan lived in Tooting. He came to live here under his real name Mark Feld in 1962, but soon moved on to trendier Barnes, the home turf of the Rolling Stones. Hmm, soon moved to barnes? labourwandsworth.org.uk Yes well not very accurate (bit like the forecasts that we are out of the recession!!) as of course Marc moved to Ladbroke Grove after living in Summertown which is in the Wimbledon/Tooting area.
101 Musicians Who Changed Their Name. This listing has
Marc Feld to Marc Bolan at 28 and David Jones to David Bowie at 29! Check out the entire listing here |
| |
| |
OF INTEREST TO OUR USA VISITORS
This is an Artwork tribute to Marc to happen on the 30th September, 2009 in Hollywood. Get all the details here:- www.trexlosangeles.com |
| |
| |
BOWIE NIGHT IN LONDON
If you fancy a 'Dress Up' fun night, want to remind Bowie fans that Bolan invented Glam and not Bowie and are within striking distance of London why not check out this event!
DATE: 28th August
NIGHT: Bowie Goes Bowling
ADDRESS: Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes, Bedford Way, London, WC1H 9EU
NEAREST TUBE: RUSSEL SQUARE, EUSTON
9pm-3am £3 entry
Celebrating all that is glam and one of the coolest man ever to rock glittered-face paint. It was 40 years ago Space Oddity was released and we're doing all we can to remember it. Everything from the music to the décor, and of course the dress code, will be inspired by the man. Prizes for the best dressed Bowie. think spandex, silver, glitter, ziggy stardust, the man who fell to earth, sound and vision, fame, spiders from mars, labyrinth... need we go on? |
| |
| |
INTERESTING YOU TUBE VIDEO
Club Member Eddie spotted this one. The original Dion version of The Road I'm On. Seems to end abruptly, but nice to hear this. Tanx Eddie :-) www.youtube.com/watch?v=rREl-ltVJWo |
| |
| |
OK That's the update for now. As you can imagine we will be updating the site again at least two or three times in the run-up to Marc's 32nd Anniversary on September 16th and our Very Special Celebration Party Gig on the 18th September.
Laser Love to All
Fee |
| |
| |
PAUL FENTON ON THE JOHNNIE WALKER SHOW - BBC RADIO 2: TOMORROW - SUNDAY 16TH AUGUST BETWEEN 3:00 & 5:00 pm.
"Johnnie talks to Paul Fenton about his time in the 70s band Christie, their hit Yellow River, being asked to play for Paul McCartney, and his memories of Marc Bolan and playing with T.Rex. " This will do doubt prove to be a jolly interesting show and I'm sure Paul will be giving the 100 Club Event a mention. Nice One Paul :-) It should also be noted that Radio 2 is now the most listened to Radio Station in the UK.
More info on the BBC 2 Web Site Listen online, on your radio or via cable/satellite TV. Missed it? Don't worry you can 'Listen Again' on the BBC Radio 2 Web Site for a week! |
| |
| |
CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS ONLINE NOW!
|
| |
| |
 ROSE FUND
Firstly many Tanx to Marvela Bolan whose Rose Fund Donation of £5.00 on the 8th July I forgot to list. Sorry Marvella - Many Tanx :-)
Tanx also to Amanda and Peter for their Donation of £20.00.
Also Tanx to Ruth Lawrence for her donation also of £20.00
And finally Tanx to Lesley Bicknell for a donation of £20.00. Lesley said "I think this is a wonderful Idea. I hope we raise enough I would love a couple of rose bushes for my garden. Keep up the good work". With the support we are receiving we will certainly reach our 'Goal' :-)
Together these donations bring the total to £939.41, meaning we are close to half way in less than 11 months. Plus see the great news about the Glasgow Anniversary Bop below :-)
|
| |
| |
SEPTEMBER - GLASGOW - THURSDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER
FULL DETAILS HERE:- www.midge-hotlove.co.uk
PROFIT FROM THE RAFFLE & BOP TO THE ROSE FUND. MANY TANX GUYS :-) |
| |
| |
 RIP - LES PAUL
Who died on the 13th August at the ripe old age of 94. As well as the guitar made by Gibson (and others) which bears his name, as an inventor, Paul helped bring about the rise of rock 'n' roll and multitrack recording, which enables artists to record different instruments at different times, sing harmony with themselves, and then carefully balance the "tracks" in the finished recording. There are loads of links on the web for more information however here are a couple of recommended ones:-
inlog.com :: CNN ::wikipedia
Ironic that Planet Rock are currently autographing for charity this Signed Epiphone Les Paul Special Guitar. There are four days left.
|
| |
| | FOR ALL OUR US VISITORS
There is a Great Two day event happening at the
Heritage Park Ampitheater, Greenville - South Carolina
on the 12th & 13th September.
Check Out the Line-Up & Details Here |
| |
| |
Not only are the tickets on sale now, but they are arriving on people's door mats as the postie delivers them :-) So grab yours before they sell out!
 |
| |
| |
 MARC SPOTTING
The Keep Britain Tidy group are looking for 'clean' celebs for a new campaign to encourage people to use litter bins. The article cites previous 'faces' used including Marc :-) Read it Here
|
| |
| |
STRANGE MARC QUOTE?
Anyone every heard of Marc using the phrase "Keep your bezel straight"? If you haven't then don't worry - neither had we. It comes from an interview with Kasabian
"Back in the 60s, says Meighan, "music was people's lives; it's not any more". Pizzorno reckons it's a duller scene now. "Where's David Bowie these days? And Marc Bolan?" Meighan chuckles at mention of the T.Rex idol. "Keep your bezel straight – Bolan said that." Sorry? "You know, the brush underneath Scalextric cars…"". Hmm :-?
Read the News Scotsman Article Online Here |
| |
| |
MARC MENTION: RADIO ULSTER
Stuart Bailie (29th May 2009) said: "I'm thinking of a Shakespeare-themed radio programme some Friday night. It's hopefully a chance to sneak in 'Desdemona' by Marc Bolan ..."
Read the piece Online Here |
| |
| |
LINKS PAGE UPDATED
The Links Page has been updated with some more T-Rex-Related Links to include Miller Anderson's Site. Check out the photo of Miller & Marc |
| |
| |
 ISN'T THIS LOVELY?
I found it on a My Space, but sadly didn't jot down the name of the My Space.
Its always lovely when we see photos of Marc's Shrine so treasured by people that they take the time to create something lovely like this.
If this is yours please get in touch so we can add a link :-)
|
| |
| |
  FLO & EDDIE
You will probably know of the connection to Marc of Flo and Eddie otherwise known as Mark Volman and Howard Kaylan but do you know how they got those nicknames? Well I have to admit I didn't. But now I do, so I thought if I thought it was interesting then you might too!
Most people know of Mark Volman & Howard Kaylan from The Turtles, who for those who don't know had some glorious pop hits in the 60s and then went into Bonzo Dog Do-Dah Band territory with their final album, Battle of the Bands, in which they impersonated a variety of fake bands. It's no wonder that Frank Zappa asked them to join the 2nd edition of the Mothers. But they couldn't use their real names for silly contractual reasons, so Zappa called them the Phlorescent Leech & Eddie, which they later shortened to Flo & Eddie. So, now you know :-) Check out the funny 2003 film My Dinner with Jimi where "The story of Mark Volman and Howard Kaylan is told -- from The Turtles to The Mothers of Invention to their solo career". You will find this film now listed in TAG'S Amazon Store.
This article has been added to the main Marc Bolan & T-Rex Information Section
|
| |
| |
 MICHAEL JACKSON R.I.P.
Well, you'd have had to be living in a bubble not to have noticed that Michael Jackson died recently at the age of fifty. I've always remembered his age as he was the same age as me! OK There are the usual bad jokes going around - Remember all the bad 'Marc Jokes' so we aren't making any.
Those if us in the UK will no doubt remember magazines such as this where you can see who the people who produced this 'special' thought were the 'Big Four' at the time, so for fans of Marc around Michael Jackson's age love him or loath him, Michael Jackson was an important part of our teenage years.
Our thoughts are with his children who are the real losers in all this.
|
| |
| |
THAT'S ALL FOR THIS UPDATE
That is all the news for the Free Site, though for loads more news and updates why not Join The Club Now. That way you'll get all the latest News in Full. Access to our Huge Archives, Lively, Friendly Forums. No banner advertising in the top frame and you'll receive a Newsletter every time the Club Site is updated :-) |
| |
| |
 VOTE FOR MARC AS THE SEXIEST MAN
 Marc is in front of Tom Jones, but way behind Duran Duran, & Wham. It isn't a 'two bit' poll it is by http://music.aol.co.uk so it is worth voting! Sadly as they have groups as well as people, Duran Duran are in the lead with a whopping 4,275,483 votes which equals 70% of the poll. But we can still try and 'push' Marc up!
At the moment the rankings are:-
1) Duran Duran - 4,275,483 votes
2) Wham - 1,071,154
3) Bros - 738,524
4) Take That - 39,867
5) Marc Bolan - 20,146
6) Mick Jagger - 2,084
So ALL votes DO count towards the 'places' though maybe not to #1 or #2 (as I write).
STEP 1) Beat Take That! STEP 2) Take on Bros!
So Vote... Then click 'BACK' and ... Vote Again Do this OFTEN!
|
| |
| |
 VOTE FOR MARC'S ROCK SHRINE AT 'SHADY OLD LADY'
Yes I know I've posted this before and will keep doing it becuase much as I love Marc's first home in Hackney being next to Marc's Rock Shrine in the Most Popular This Month Listing, I have to admit its always nice to see Marc's Rock Shrine in the #1 slot. Great to see that those Pesky' Bank Job' voters seem to have got the message that they imply cannot beat Marc Bolan! LOL.
The London Rockstar Death Trail:- Yes Marc's Rock Shrine is now listed along with Jimi Hendrix; Freddie Mercury; Keith Moon; Bon Scott (AC/DC) and New York Doll Murcia
|
| |
| |
MARC NAME DROPPED IN THE RADIO TIMES
Club Member Aidan reported this on the Club Forums:-
"I have just seen an article in the Radio Times about Buddy Holly on page 121. Steve Harley is talking about the forth coming 50th Anniversary of Hollys death saying at the start quote "I always think of three, above all others,who died young- Jimi Hendrix, Marc Bolan, and Buddy Holly.They were such originators,the real thing." It was nice to read a positive comment from Mr Harley as he has not always been so kind in the past". Agreed Aidan :-) |
| |
| |
POSSIBLE MARC MUSICAL?
 You may well have heard of this elsewhere. It is still in the working stages. Lee Mead has been approached to play the lead, but it isn't known yet if he will accept. On Lee's mnd at the moment are his Album 'Nothing Else Matters', due for release on 9th March. Obviously promoting the album (and doing some concerts, TV appearances etc to promote his album will no doubt keep him busy for some months, giving him time to decide if he does want the lead in the Marc Bolan Musical, which if it goes ahead in the West End would see Lee return there arter is successful role in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. But it is also possible that Lee may decide to go with a "musical based on the film Roman Holiday." Also, don't expect the musical to be the "Marc Bolan Story" but rather a set of tableau's based on Marc's 'Hits'. Apparently whoever plays 'Marc' there will be some Lyric Changes to Marc's own words???!!! Hmm!
You can read some reviews of Lee as Joseph on the BBC Web Site which includes the line
"Lacking in character and with a tendency to give out towards the end of a line, his voice is not the world's greatest, or even the greatest in the show. But Mead more than fulfils the requirements, with a mop of dark curls, a wholesome, sweet manner, and a way of filling a pleated loincloth that will appeal to all sexes" from the Independent's review by Rhoda Koenig. OK Well that was a good two years ago, so I expect his voice is better and the rest of the renew sounds 'promising'! |
| |
| |
  Folk-Pop Crossover Genius: Marc Bolan's Tyrannosaurus Rex Years
There is a nice Tyrannosaurus Rex Article on the American Pop Matters Web Site. It was of extra special interest to me as you'll see from the following comment I left on the site:-
"Great article with a lovely live photo (see left) of Marc Bolan and Steve Peregrin Took taken in Kidderminster with 'local heros' Frank & Win Freeman in the background. John Peel described their 'Dace Studio' venue as "the best outside London" and the joke of course was that when it wasn't being used for all-nighter gigs it was a Dance Studio where Frank and Win taught Tap, and various other types of dance" Comment by Fee Warner from Hove (formally from Kidderminster).
The article has been archived in the CLUB SITE and is listed in the Members Article Scans Section
|
| |
| |
AND ALMOST FINALLY ... VIDEOS - WHAT SOME TAG MEMBERS LOOK LIKE ;-)
1) Club Member Colm has put a Video from September 2008 he has made of some of TAG's Club Members enjoying themselves in London. Nice One Colm & thank you so much for your comment on your video page
"ive been over from Ireland 3 times in the past year or so & i gotta say the place never ceases to take my breath away... i look forward to seeing you in September". TANX. It IS so nice to know we are appreciated. Especially when the 'few' still try to knock us.
2) I had a little video of the TAG Club get together from May 2008 - at the Tree & then Jim Thompson's Tia Eaterie. Kev usually does the videos. Small Version (5 meg) :: Larger Version (15 meg). Hmm. After this little effort I think I'll stick to letting him do them in future. I'll just send him the 'bits' LOL
There will be at least one more TAG Club Members Get Together before September, & plans are already afoot on the CLUB FORUMS for Marc's Anniversary this September too, with Club Members coming from all over the UK; Europe, America and at least Two from Australia! |
| |
| |
AND FINALLY ... VIDEOS & PHOTOS TO COME
TAG Member Spike & I are visiting the Tree on Monday the 23rd February, to Clean, Tidy & Polish and will also take some Photos & Video, so expect those to be included in the next update (if Kev has time to edit the Video in time).
That's the News for this Update.
Laser Love
Fee xx (KALMIYH) |
| |
| |
| |
MARC'S ROSE FUND
MANY TANX TO THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE FOR THEIR DONATIONS which were received since 10th January 2009! Huge Tanx to everyone who has donated so far. We are almost 1/3rd of the way there :-) NAME | LOCATION | DONATION |
| Ann On | UK | £100.00
(our first cheque) |
| Frank Mc Alinden | AUSTRALIA | Another £41.55 |
| Barbara Kerr | UK | £30.00 |
| Melanie Clark | UK | £25.00 |
| Marion Ziemke | GERMANY | £17.10 |
| Gayla Westhoff | UK | £16.88 |
| Garry Allan | UK | £15.00 |
| Pat Yates | UK | £10.00 |
| CURRENT TOTAL | | £623.30 |
| TARGET | | £2,000.00 |
|
| |
MARC'S ROSE FUND
Please SAVE A COPY OF THE ROSE FUND IMAGE & add it to YOUR web site/My Space/FaceBook/Bebo/Blog/other web presence to show your support for this project.
Or better still link to it on our server so that as we update the image with the amount raised it will automatically show:-)
The direct link address & codes are as follows:- |
| http://www.tag.mercurymoon.co.uk/images/Marcs-Rose-Fund.gif
[img]http://www.tag.mercurymoon.co.uk/images/Marcs-Rose-Fund.gif[/img]
<img SRC="http://www.tag.mercurymoon.co.uk/images/Marcs-Rose-Fund.gif"> |
| |
| |
NEWS: MARC'S MUSIC USED IN NEW MOVIE
New In Town Starring Renée Zellweger uses 20th Century Boy. This film has been added to our Film Listings page, which is part of the Main Marc Bolan & T-Rex information Pages |
| |
| |
TANX TO SHADY OLD LADY
I would like to thank the lovely people at 'Shady Ol' Lady' for listening. Tanx to Deborah for 'getting the ball rolling' and indeed to me too, for giving that 'ball' another push :-). In October 2008 Debora commented on the 'Shady Old Lady' for Marc's Tree page
"hmmm..i dont like to hear the name "marcs death tree!"sorry if any of you think im out of order here....i do like to go there & contemplate...it wasnt the tree that killed him was it...as far as im concerened...marcs not dead....he is in the breeze..the sound of the birds singing...and hes in our hearts......,i have been a fan of his since the age of 9...thats 37 yrs of loving him!! omg!!i really dont feel as old as that!..mind you,,,all you bolan mates make me feel young...and i say a big tanx!!! xxxx (deborah)"
Yes we've said that before about the site being listed as "Marc's Death Tree" so earlier this month I added my own comment:-
"I agree. Now that the site is recognised as Marc Bolans Rock Shrine by Enjoy England (formally the English Tourist Board) as a Site of Rock n Roll Importance in their guide England Rocks (www.england-rocks.co.uk) can we have the name changed to Marc Bolans Rock Shrine or just Marc Bolans Tree please Shady Old Lady Gang? Fingers Crossed. (Fee)"
Well that was good enough for the peeps at 'Shady Ol' Lady' so now when you visit the page which you should do OFTEN to keep Marc in the NUMBER ONE slot the site is listed as "Marc Bolan's Rock Shrine, in London".
Job Done, there I think! |
| |
| |
 MARC MENTION IN A SKATEBOARD BLOG & MARC ON A SKATEBOARD ALBUM
The amazing thing about This Blog is that the blogger (Kilwag) states he is listening to a band called The Trilobites. The weird thing is that I have a Trilobites album which I found on eBay when I was searching for Trilobite fossils for my collection! I bought the album as the cover was crazy and the title 'Savage Mood Swings' sounded the sort of thing that might well be interesting. And actually it is a darn good album. But I digress. The write up is interesting and gives a link to a review of an album entitled "This is Skateboard Music". The review states:-
The only credible artist on the compilation is T.Rex. with his song "Skateboard" that appears in demo form at the end. Amazingly, this track may only be available on This is Skateboard Music." As this review is a good one, I have Archived it as a page in the Main Marc Bolan & T-Rex information Pages
|
| |
| |
CLUB MEMBERS - CAN'T LOG IN?
It is may be that your membership has expired. In which cause please Rejoin Here. If you are sure your membership hasn't run-out or need to check please do not email our usual Email address. Please Email:-
|
| |
| | The most massive apologies for the delay in getting this update finished.
I have been working on it on and off since the beginning of November. As most people know Kev, & I all do this 'For Love' & never for money & so have to fit this in around our 'real lives', which turned out to be hectic this month. Also, this is a BIG Update so it has taken quite a while to finish. I promise that I will be updating the Club Site on the usual regular Weekly Basis from now on - with Free Site Updates whenever they are needed & can be fitted in. One of the reasons is that we've been working with The Dolmen - a Fantastic Celtic Rock/Folk band.
I didn't realise we'd had such an impact on the band until hints were dropped that we'd inspired the lead singer Taloch to pen a song in Tribute to one of his All Time Fave Singer/Songwriters of his Teenage Years ... Yes you've guessed it - Bringing the Outside In is dedicated to "Marc Bolan & T-Rex" who get a thanks in the Album Liner Notes with a link to the TAG Web Site :-) OK That's it from me. Laser Love
Fee |
| |
| |  TAG's FUND FOR THE OFFICIAL WORLD RECOGNISED
MARC BOLAN ROSE
We are delighted to announce that not only is the Fund 'Live', with a dedicated Pay Pal Account specifically for donations - we have our First Fantastic Donation of £250.00 from one Club Member! Another seven like that and we've done it! But seriously, we're not expecting all donations to be that big - so please donate what you can. We've added a 'thermometer' on the main ROSE FUND PAGE so everyone can see how the fund raising is going.
|
| |
| | DOWNLOAD THE ROSE FUND BANNER (ABOVE) & PROMOTE THIS PROJECT!
We have a Banner (the idea suggested by Club Member Steve Luff) with & without a border, which you can put on your own Web Site, My Space, Face Book, or where ever! DOWNLOAD HERE |
| |
| |
MARC BOLAN TRIBUTE REXMAS SINGLE
If you have your 'Sounds' turned on then you should be hearing a 1 Minute Clip of the Dolmen's New Single Bringing the Outside In which is released on the 1st December. Check Out the Hot Love-style 'La La La La La La's. The Video (below) shows the band at the Children of Artemis's Witchfest in London playing the song for the second time ever, so it isn't at all 'polished'. They are accompanied by the 'Tribe of Kismet' who are the Children of Artemis's very own Belly Dancers. To hear Bringing the Outside In dedicated to Marc Bolan & T-Rex in front a crowd of 2,000 in London last month is amazingly Cool!
But even 'Cooler' will be if they can get it into the 'Indie Charts' - Imagine if it's the Christmas Indie #1? How Bolan-Tastic, especially when it can be bought for the princely sum of 80p (and they take credit/debit cards & Pay Pal too). So why not 'splash out' (LOL) Read the Lyrics Here
|
| |
| |
BUY MARC'S CAR at BONHAM'S LONDON OLYMPIA
 This is being sold tomorrow (1st December) but somehow as it is expected to fetch in the region of £170,000 - £200,000 I think most of us will simply be watching rather than bidding! It is the "The Earls Court Motor Show, 1970 Ferrari 365GTB/4 'Daytona' Coupé" described on Classic Driver's Web Site thus:
"The Earls Court Motor Show, 1970 Ferrari 365GTB/4 'Daytona' Coupé - A desirable 'Plexiglass' car ... has the distinction of once being owned by 1970s superstar Marc Bolan. It's probably considerably safer than a Mini, too." Ouch! :-(
A better write up can be found on the Daily Telegraph Web Site:
"A rather more glam lot is the ex-Marc Bolan, 1970 Ferrari 365GTB/4 'Daytona' coupe. This car, one of only 350 Series 1 Daytonas built, was ordered from Maranello Concessionaires by Rob Walker in November 1968 and starred at the 1970 Earl's Court Motor Show. It has had a plethora of owners, as proven by the comprehensive history file accompanying the car. Bolan is believed to have bought the Daytona in 1971 and used it until 1973. It went to Japan in 1975, returning to the UK in 1989, since when it has had another four owners. " Many Tanx to Club Member Roni for tipping us off on this item & for the second link :-) |
| |
| |
 FIND ALL OUR GOODIES ON EBAY
We have some great new Bolan-tastic things which you will (hopefully) love! We find that actually we sell very little from our web site 'shop' when compared to eBay and now that eBay have a '30 day' option it makes more financial sense to list things there. So do check out our listings, which are updated on a regular basis. They do include the Calendars & Rexmas Cards detailed below, plus lots of other goodies too :-) Simply Click Here
|
| |
| |
 TAG'S NEW DESIGN 2009 CALENDAR
And Yes we can promise you that the photos of Marc Bolan Really are Marc Bolan (unlike the 'Blossom Calendar 2008) :-) We have dedicated one month to the Photo of Aerosmith's Steve Tyler - visiting Marc's Rock Shrine as its pretty Cool to show all your friends that a Living Rock 'Icon' was moved enough to want to be immortalised paying his Respects to Marc Bolan & where better than at his Shrine in Barnes, London?
Use the link to see small versions of every month in the calendar. More Info!
THEN BUY YOURS NOW - LIMITED STOCKS
|
| |
| |
  TAG'S NEW DESIGN T-REXMAS CARDS
The Fantastic ALL NEW DESIGNS for 2008 REXMAS CARDS printed on GLOSS CARD Matt Interiors are on sale NOW!
There are packs of 6 cards in three designs (see left) and packs of 5 cards All Different (see right). We would like to thank TAG Member Spike & Club Member James who have both donated images to use for these cards.
BUY THEM NOW
|
| |
| |
JOINING THE CLUB
We have redesigned the buttons to Join the Club which we hope will work 100% of the time and not less than that! Also we have brought in a £1.00 'admin charge' for 1 year membership. So 1 year is £4.00, but 2 years is £6.00 as usual. |
| |
| |
THAT'S IT FOR THIS WEEK
If you are due a reply to an Email or PM from me, please be assured that now I have 'caught up' with this web update I can now catch up with the correspondence which arrives daily (sometimes I feel like Santa!) |
| |
| |
TAG MOVING SOON
We are currently getting ready for a house move so our time is very much taken up with decorating and with sorting, rehoming and packing ready for the move. Stay tuned for the new TAG Address for all correspondence. |
| |
| |
A THOUSAND APOLOGIES
While going through my Emails in Outlook Express deleting spam I somehow managed to delete my entire 'TAG Mail Box'. When Outlook Express closed it automatically emptied the 'Deleted Folder' so all the mails were lost permanently. Therefore if you Emailed TAG and have not received a reply - My Apologies. Please resend your message and I will do my best to reply ASAP. Please bear in mind though that the forthcoming house-move may delay the reply a little. |
| |
| |
KEITH MORRIS: PARTING SHOTS – AN EXCLUSIVE EXHIBITION AT PROUD CENTRAL
 Proud Central presents Keith Morris: Parting Shots, the only opportunity to exclusively view this personal collection from one of Britain's greatest rock photographers, who died in a tragic diving accident in June 2005. Spanning the whole of Morris' career from his early images of a nude Germaine Greer to iconic photographs of BB King, Proud will bring together both his most recognised works plus rare images to present a unique cross section of Morris' work.
In the early 1970's Morris was asked to shoot a session for the debut album artwork of little known singer-songwriter, Nick Drake. These images captured Drake's shy, uneasy temperament so perfectly that Morris became the only photographer the cult artist would collaborate with before his untimely death in 1974.
 Proud Central will honour and explore this exceptional relationship by presenting an extended space dedicated solely to Morris' moving images of Drake, showing the artist's world-weary, fragile temperament in a way only Morris could.
A former apprentice to David Bailey, Morris began his photographic career snapping the inhabitants of a south Wales mining town and soon took to shooting in the streets of 1960's London. What these images revealed was Morris' unique capacity to tell a story.
 This ability, noticed by Drake, was once again recognised by glam-rocker Marc Bolan, with whom Morris developed a similar relationship. He toured extensively with the musician and became the house photographer on the Born to Boogie set – shooting Elton John, Marc Bolan and Ringo Starr extensively.
Proud Central will explore this unique ability in an exhibition that exposes the who's who of the music world, in a way not seen before. Featuring amazing images of the Damned, Elvis Costello, the Rolling Stones, The Who, Tom Petty, Led Zeppelin and many more; Proud Central will present the only opportunity to see the complete exhibition, which will not tour after its time at Proud.
Keith Morris: Parting Shots is showing from 18th September to 16th November 2008 at:-
Proud Central,
32 John Adam Street,
London,
WC2N 6BP - Click Here for Map
The gallery is open seven days a week, and we are open from 11am - 7pm Mon - Sat and from 11am - 6pm on Sunday. Entrance to the gallery is free.
Keith Morris' Web Site:- www.keithmorrisphoto.co.uk (still under construction)
Proud Gallery Site (all external links open in a new window)
Photo above left: Keith at home in his kitchen in St. Mary's Mansions where he lived from the time Marc & June bolan lived across the canal in little Venice. Keith told me that their homes were literally 100 yards apart "as the crow flies", but unless you could 'walk on water' over the canal then it was further as you had to walk along the canal to the nearest bridge; cross over and then walk back along the other wise of the same canal! |
| |
| |
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 16TH 2008
We will, as usual be at The Tree on Marc's Anniversary between around 12 noon and 6:00 pm and look forward to meeting up with other Club Members and fans :-) |
| |
| |
 MARC SPOTTING
This 'street' or graffiti artist whose goes by the 'name' Jef Aérosol did a nice pic of Marc !!!! If you'd like to see it yourself it can be found on the corner of Fleur De Lis Street (corner of Shoreditch High Street), London.
View a Larger Version of Jef's Art Here
This has been added to the Marc Bolan Information Pages
|
| |
| |
| | MARC BOLAN: BORN TO BOOGIE - 2nd REVISED EDITION
Written by Chris Welch and Simon Napier-Bell
Yes this book is finally out and is RECOMMENDED!
Paperback: 128 pages. Publisher: Plexus Publishing Ltd.
Simply use the link on the left to Buy It Now via Amazon.co.uk for ££9.89
Spend a total of &15.00 to get free postage.
MARC BOLAN: THE FINAL WORD DVD
If you haven't got the 'Final Word DVD why not get it now. This is RECOMMENDED too! | | |
|
| |
| |  PLEASE VISIT THIS SITE AND VOTE
MARC'S TREE IS THE 'MOST POPULAR LISTING' for this MONTH - Let's Keep it that way! VOTE HERE
|
| |
| |
MANY TANX
To everyone for their thoughts & kind wishes while I've been ill (including the couple of really nasty infections I picked up probably as a result of a depressed immune system. Anyhow, its wonderful to be so appreciated. But as Kev said it really was time I pressed on with some more updates.
Laser Love to All, Fee
|
| |
WAY TO GO - A QUARTER OF A MILLION VISITORS
It seems like only yesterday that we were waiting for the visitor counter to clock over to 100,000 Visitors and now we've gone over 250,000. These aren't 'Hit's but are 'Unique Monthly Visitors' so that if you visit once or more than once in a month, you are only counted once! For some interesting 'facts' about this sites visitors Check out the Statistics for all of 2007. When 2009 starts we'll add a page for this year too.
|
| |
TAG WELCOMES A NEW MEMBER - SPIKE
Since Spike joined the TAG Club as a Member he has contributed greatly, both in content & as 'Forum Admin' and 'Forum Caretaker'. Therefore, we are delighted that he accepted our invitation to become one of the Full TAG Members & to take on the joint responsibility of being a Guardian of the Bolan Tree :-)
VIEW THE CURRENT LIST OF TAG MEMBERS HERE (The Four Full Members plus TAG'S Eight Regular Helpers.)
|
| |
BUICK MCKANE USED FOR FILM 4 ADVERT
Club Member Colm reported on the Forums: "Unfortunately im unable to record on any of the satellite channels but Buick is being used on the current advert on Film4 for forth-coming action movies coming to the channel,it was nice that they went with Marcs version & not the Guns'n'Roses one too ...well done Film4" Tanx for the report Colm :-)
|
| |
THE SUPERSIZERS GO SEVENTIES
On Tuesday June 10, 2008 Club Member Trisha reported on the Club Forums: "Hi All, Did anyone see this programme on BBC2 earlier this evening? Anyway T Rex were well represented as background music, I missed the first 10 minutes so they may have also been on then, but Get It On came on, then 20th Century Boy, then Jeepster, Get It On again, then finally at the very end, One Inch Rock (the first time I've heard that one as background). They were only played for a few seconds, but its still nice to hear them, especially to hear them suddenly when they weren't expected! " This prog is bound to be repeated (It is part of a series of 'Supersizers Go ...' programmes so keep an eye out for it! Many Tanx Trisha :-)
|
| |
 LAST OF THE WHITE T-SHIRTS - XXL NOW SOLD OUT
These are the last of this design of T-Shirt (Medium & XXL arenow sold out).
The price is just £5.00 each +P&P
Buy One Now
FREE STEVE TYLER AT THE TREE FULL COLOUR GLOSSY PHOTO POSTCARD WITH EVERY ORDER
|
| |
PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE ANOTHER UPDATE SOON
So stay 'tuned' for that! Expect it within a week or so. Enjoy your weekend - and remember - there are two sides to every story and don't believe everything you read. Especially other people's 'Opinions', which are often motivated by Self Interest! Make Up Your Own Mind - It's why you were given one :-)
Laser Love,
Kev, Fee, Spike & Mark
|
25th August 2009 
MARC BOLAN CELEBRATION EVENT SET TO ROCK GLASGOW ON THE 20th SEPTEMBER
